Ex-Sheriff Timothy Swanson is getting what he deserves. He went to Florida. When he left, he had no more say in what happens here in Stark County.

The Democratic Party leaders voted George Maier in as Stark County sheriff. That should have been the end of it, but no, Swanson stuck his nose in where it didn't belong. What did it get him? The Democratic Party leaders voted Maier back in.

Now Swanson wants us, the taxpayers, to pay the bill ("County won't pay Swanson's legal bill," Jan. 2). He didn't ask anyone what attorneys to use or the cost. Now he's going to run up more cost.

Swanson should go back to Florida. We, the taxpayers, don't need him here.